No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls (High-Protein Snack)
You ever just need something quick that feels like a treat, but doesn’t wreck your macros? These no-bake protein balls come together with stuff you probably already have — oats, peanut butter, a scoop of protein, and a little chocolate to seal the deal. No oven, no blender, no reason to overthink it.

What Makes These Protein Balls So Great?
- Just 10 minutes and one bowl, no baking required
- Soft, chewy texture with real chocolate chips
- Perfect for meal prep, snacking, or a grab-and-go dessert
- Satisfy your Reese’s cravings and your protein goals with ~7g protein per ball
- Great as a pre or post-workout snack

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 scoops (60g) chocolate whey protein powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1-2 tbsp milk (only if needed for texture)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, protein powder, and salt.
- Add peanut butter, honey (or syrup), and chocolate chips. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- If mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add 1 tbsp milk at a time until you can roll it easily.
- Scoop and roll into 12 small balls.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Macros will vary slightly depending on your protein powder and sweetener. For 1 ball (of 12), estimate ~120 calories, 7g protein, 10g carbs, and 6g fat.
If you like quick, no-bake treats, don’t miss our Protein Brownie Batter recipe. They’re rich, chocolatey, and ready in minutes.